Lee, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lee, Florida
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| Town of Lee | |
Lee Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Little But Proud"
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Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Madison |
| Settled | c. 1890s |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 153.94/sq mi (59.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32059
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-39850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285424 |
Lee is a small town located in Madison County, Florida, United States. It's part of the Florida Panhandle area in North Florida. In 2020, the town had a population of 375 people.
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Where is Lee, Florida?
The Town of Lee is found in the eastern part of Madison County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 30°25′10″N 83°17′59″W / 30.419355°N 83.299631°W.
Two important roads pass near Lee. U.S. Route 90 goes through the northern side of town. It leads about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to Madison, which is the county seat. It also goes about 21 miles (34 km) southeast to Live Oak.
Interstate 10 is another major highway. It runs about 3 miles (5 km) south of the town center. You can get to it from Exit 262, which is County Road 255.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Lee, Florida, is usually warm and humid. Summers are hot and sticky, while winters are generally mild. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Lee?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 199 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 258 | 39.5% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 243 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 240 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 297 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 306 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 352 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 352 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 375 | 6.5% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Lee, Florida. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," which helps to show racial groups separately from people of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 266 | 287 | 75.57% | 76.53% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 27 | 29 | 7.67% | 7.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.57% | 0.80% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 5 | 0.85% | 1.33% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.53% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 23 | 2.27% | 6.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46 | 26 | 13.07% | 6.93% |
| Total | 352 | 375 |
In 2020, there were 375 people living in Lee. These people lived in 212 households, and 122 of those were families. Back in 2010, there were 352 people in 176 households, with 156 families.
Education in Lee
All public schools in Lee are managed by the District School Board of Madison County.
- Lee Elementary School (for students from kindergarten to 5th grade)
- Madison County Central School (for students from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade)
- Madison County High School (for high school students)
Library Services
The Suwanee River Regional Library System runs the Lee Library, where you can borrow books and other materials.
See also
In Spanish: Lee (Florida) para niños
